Published: October 23, 2009 10:56 pm         

Valley Datebook: Oct. 25, 2009

Today

Parke County

n Fright Night rides, includes scary stops at a haunted covered bridge, cemetery, and visits from monsters, witches and more, $5, 7 to 8:45 p.m., Billie Creek Village, (765) 562-2206.

Vigo County

n St. Mother Theodore Guerin Fest, featuring prayer, sing-along, and bonfire, $25, Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, (812) 535-2925.

n Euchre Tournament, $5, 1 p.m., Club Soda, 609 S. Fourth St.

n Presentation and performance of Allen Chapel’s AME Church’s 1905 Verney organ which has been restored, featuring restoration professionals Keith and Judith Williams, 4 p.m., on the corner of Third and Crawford streets.

n Nightmare on Ash Street, $5, 7 to 11 p.m., 1443 Ash St.

n Shadow Asylum haunted house, $7, 7 p.m. to midnight, 949 N. 10th St.

Monday

Clay County

n Fund-raising breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., and lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Friday, Cunot Community Center, Poland, (765) 795-3461.

n Clay County Genealogical Library open 1 to 4 p.m. today, Wednesday and Saturday, Center Point.

Crawford County, Ill.

n Free math, english, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

Sullivan County

n Alzheimer’s Disease and caregiver support presentation featuring Teresa McKinsey, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Sullivan-First United Methodist Church, 107 N. Court St., Sullivan, (812) 917-4970.

Vermillion County

n Bean dinner, 11 a.m., Sportland Park, Clinton, (812) 208-2922.

Vigo County

n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n Disabled American Veteran van transport to Danville, Ill., medical facility, leaves promptly at 8 a.m. from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n Free Vigo County School Corp. adult GED classes daily through Friday, times vary, Chauncey Rose Adult Education Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4479 or 462-4070.

n Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 234-8713.

n Celebrate World Fest, with the Israeli Ethnic Ensemble, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n English as a Second Language classes, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., mobile unit, Chauncey Rose Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4070.

n Board of Public Works and Safety meets, 2 p.m., conference room, first floor, City Hall, (812) 232-4767.

Tuesday

Clark County, Ill.

n English as a Second Language, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Crawford County, Ill.

n Free math, english, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

Parke County

n Games for kids, bring friends and play games, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St. Staff instruction available, (765) 569-5544.

Vigo County

n Recovering Your Business after a Natural Disaster, disaster recovery workshop, 8 to 10 a.m., Riddell National Bank, 2129 S. State Rd. 46, register by calling (812) 237-4357.

n Free educational in-service, Last Will and Testimony, 9 a.m. to noon, classrooms A and C, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n Torner Community Center, ceramics, 9:30 a.m., and pottery, 6 p.m., Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.

n SHIP Assistance, Senior Health Insurance Information Program, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital Lobby. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

n League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1627 Poplar St.

n Farmer’s Market featuring local produce including fruits and vegetables, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., today-Saturday, 101/2 and Poplar streets.

n Calvary Full Gospel Church, free soup kitchen, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8944 Wabash Ave.

n St. Ann’s Clinic, medical treatment for people at poverty level with no insurance, 1 to 4 p.m., 1436 Locust St. No appointment necessary.

n Making Tracks to Storytime, ages 3 to 5, 1:30 to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n Flu clinic, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.

n Hamilton Center’s annual dinner, featuring guest speaker John Dickerson, $30, reception begins 5:30 p.m., Hamilton Center, (812) 231-8320.

n Chauncey Rose Middle School: Striving for Success, presented by Concerned Citizens for Chauncey Rose Middle School and Ryves Neighborhood Association, 6 to 8 p.m., gymnasium, Chauncey Rose Middle School, (812) 234-2194.

n Community Bible Study presented by Celestial Christian Church, praise and worship and prayer, 6:30 p.m. with bible study at 7, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, visit www.celestialchristianchurch.org or call (812) 917-4410.

n English as a Second Language classes, 6 to 8:30 p.m., South Vigo High School, 3737 S. Seventh St., room 157, (812) 462-4070.

n Pierson Township Board meets to approve 2010 budget, 7 p.m. Pierson Township Firehouse, (812) 495-6334.

n Euchre, 7:30 p.m., Riley American Legion Post 328, Riley.

Wednesday

Clark County, Ill.

n Pork “Boo”ger drive through, $5, includes burger, chips, drink and cookie, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., University of Illinois Extension, 15493 N. State Highway 1, Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5422.

Crawford County

n Free math, english, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

Putnam County

n Dine with a Doc, featuring Dr. Christi Houtz, D.C., 10 a.m. to noon, Hickory Creek Nursing Home, 1109 S. Indiana Street Greencastle, (765) 653-3143.

Vigo County

n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n Disabled American Veteran van transport to Danville, Ill., medical facility, leaves promptly at 8 a.m. from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n Making Tracks to Storytime, ages 3 to 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar Streets, (812) 232-1113.

n Wee Read storytime, ages 2 and under, 10 to 10:30 a.m. ages 2 to 3, 11 to 11:30 a.m. main library, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n SHIP Assistance, Senior Health Insurance Information Program, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital Lobby. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

n Dine with a Doc featuring, Dr. Thomas Schmitz, Oncologist, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.

n Family Service Association Counseling Board meets, noon, conference room, Terre Haute Savings Bank, main branch.

n Theology and Poverty, campus and community luncheon series, noon to 1 p.m., United Campus Ministries, 321 N. Seventh St., (812) 232-0186.

n English as a Second Language classes, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., mobile unit, Chauncey Rose Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4070.

n St. Ann’s Clinic, medical treatment for people at poverty level with no insurance, 1 to 4 p.m., 1436 Locust St. No appointment necessary.

n Weekly Wednesday Farm Market, 3 to 6 p.m., Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, visit www.whiteviolet.org or call (812) 535-2933.

n Three part speaker series providing information on Autism Spectrum Disorder, featuring Dr. Julie Steck and Debbie Fornefeld, $25, 4 p.m., Cunningham Memorial Library, Indiana State University, (812) 237-2830.

n Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraiser event, 15% of proceeds donated to organization, 4 to 9 p.m., Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pub, 2309 S. Third St.

n Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Board meets, 4:30 p.m. Toner Community Center, Deming Park.

n Lincoln Let’s Talk About It, 7 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113, ext. 282.

Thursday

Crawford County, Ill.

n Free math, english, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

n Trick or Treat at the Trail, 4 to 7 p.m., Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657.

Parke County

n Games for adults, bring friends and play games, 1 to 3 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St. Rockville. Staff instruction available, (765) 569-5544.

Vigo County

n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n Fall Festival, featuring large haunted house, and Harvest Pavilion with straw maze, petting zoo, pumpkins, carriage rides and more, $4 pavilion, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; $5 haunted house, 7 p.m. to midnight, Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, (812) 201-3058.

n SHIP Assistance, Senior Health Insurance Information Program, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital Lobby. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

n Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 234-8713.

n Book Cart Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n Shaping Lincoln, brown bag program, featuring Mark Bennett and Mike Lunsford, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113 ext. 281 or 282.

n Math and Science homework provided by Rose-Hulman students, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, main branch, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113, ext. 284.

n Nightmare on Ash Street, $5, 7 to 11 p.m., 1443 Ash St.

n Shadow Asylum haunted house, $7, 7 p.m. to midnight, 949 N. 10th St.

Friday

Clay County

n Xplosion of Horrors Haunted House/Hayride, $7 for the haunted house, $4 for the hayride, proceeds to benefit local Vigo County girls softball teams, 7 p.m., large building across from York Chevrolet on U.S. 40 just west of Brazil, (765) 721-4016 or (812) 236-4991.

Parke County

n Storytime, ages 0 to 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.

n Hayride and wiener roast, 7 to 10 p.m., Reeder Park, (765) 245-2728.

Vermillion County

n Fish dinner, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6653, 339 N. Ninth St., Clinton. Carry-out available.

Vigo County

n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n Fall Festival, featuring large haunted house, and Harvest Pavilion with straw maze, petting zoo, pumpkins, carriage rides and more, $4 pavilion, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; $5 haunted house, 7 p.m. to midnight, Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, (812) 201-3058.

n League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1627 Poplar St.

n English as a Second Language classes, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., mobile unit, Chauncey Rose Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4070.

n Lincoln Let’s Talk About It, 7 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113, ext. 282.

n Craft/bazaar sale, 4 to 9 p.m., Family Life Center, Union Christian Church, 5350 E. Hulman Drive, (812) 877-1187.

n 5K run/walk presented by Phi Kappa Psi, 5 p.m., Indiana State University, registration begins on Cherry Street, between Sixth and Seventh streets.

n Singles Mix and Mingle, for singles 50 plus, 6 to 8 p.m., Apple Club, Holiday Inn, 3300 U.S. Highway 41 South, (812) 232-3245.

n Trick-or-Treat hours, homes with turned on porch lights, 6 to 9 p.m., residential neighborhoods within city limits.

n Nightmare on Ash Street, $5, haunted house, 7 to 11 p.m., 1443 Ash St.

n Shadow Asylum haunted house, $7, 7 p.m. to midnight, 949 N. 10th St.

n A Haunting on Boston, $7, proceeds to benefit Terre Town Baseball, 7 p.m. to midnight, 1801 Boston Ave.

Saturday

Clark County, Ill.

n Saturday storytime, 10:30 a.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Clay County

n Xplosion of Horrors Haunted House/Hayride, $7 for the haunted house, $4 for the hayride, proceeds to benefit local Vigo County girls softball teams, 7 p.m., large building across from York Chevrolet on U.S. 40 just west of Brazil, (765) 721-4016 or (812) 236-4991.

Crawford County, Ill.

n Special square dance featuring national caller, Tom Roper, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Robinson Community Center, Robinson, Ill., (618) 584-3231.

Vigo County

n Terre Foods Fall Harvest 5K Poker Run, draw a playing card at five locations throughout the course and the top two poker hands wins a prize, Hawthorne Park, (812) 878-2014.

n Downtown Farmers Market, fresh fruits and vegetables, organic meats and eggs, live plants and herbs, alpaca fleece, 8 a.m. to noon, Clabber Girl parking lot, Ninth and Cherry streets.

n Craft/bazaar sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Family Life Center, Union Christian Church, 5350 E. Hulman Drive, (812) 877-1187.

n Parenting workshop with car seat inspections, free event, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Landsbaum Center, 1433 N. Sixth &1/2 St.

n Fall Festival, featuring large haunted house, and Harvest Pavilion with straw maze, petting zoo, pumpkins, carriage rides and more, $4 pavilion, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; $5 haunted house, 7 p.m. to midnight, Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, (812) 201-3058.

n Jackson/Schnyder Nature Preserve dedication, 10 a.m., 10 a.m., west of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, drive past the college, on St. Mary’s Ave. and continue west and turn left on Bloomtown Rd., go under railroad and turn right on Concannon Ave., (765) 245-4324.

n Altrusa Chili Cook-off, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clabber Girl Festival Marketplace, (812) 208-2546.

n Kid’s art class, noon to 2 p.m., Torner Center, Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.

n Chili dinner, $5 adults, $3 children, noon to 4 p.m., West Vigo Community Center, 127 W. Johnson Ave., West Terre Haute.

n Nightmare on Ash Street, $5, un-haunted walk-throughs for kids with free candy, 2 to 3 p.m. and haunted house, 7 to 11 p.m., 1443 Ash St.

n Halloween book give-away, 1 to 4 p.m., West branch and 2 to 4 p.m., Seventh and Poplar streets,

n Trick-or-Treat hours, homes with turned on porch lights, 6 to 9 p.m., residential neighborhoods within city limits.

n Country Western Halloween dance and carry-in dinner, 7 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.

n Shadow Asylum haunted house, $7, 7 p.m. to midnight, 949 N. 10th St.

n A Haunting on Boston, $7, proceeds to benefit Terre Town Baseball, 7 p.m. to midnight, 1801 Boston Ave.

n Music of the Night presented by Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Tilson Music Hall, Indiana State University, (812) 242-8476.

Nov. 1

Vermillion County

n Longaberger bingo benefit for Penny (Freed) Watkins, 2:30 p.m., 4-H Community Building, Vermillion County Fairgrounds, Cayuga.